Packers and Packagers, Hand
SOC Code: 53-7064 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Packers and Packagers, Hand. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $34,902 | $41,246 | $47,611 | $53,955 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $30,784 | $37,170 | $43,555 | $49,941 |
| Greeley, CO | $33,634 | $38,834 | $44,034 | $49,234 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $25,397 | $33,072 | $40,747 | $48,422 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $32,552 | $37,814 | $43,056 | $48,318 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $33,779 | $38,542 | $43,285 | $48,048 |
| Anchorage, AK | $30,555 | $36,317 | $42,099 | $47,861 |
| Boulder, CO | $36,462 | $40,206 | $43,971 | $47,715 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $35,963 | $39,790 | $43,638 | $47,466 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $26,499 | $33,488 | $40,456 | $47,445 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.6 | |
| Speaking | 2.6 | |
| Coordination | 2.6 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.2 | |
| Time Management | 2.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.2 | |
| Active Learning | 2.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Administrative | 2.8 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 53.8% |
| Less than high school | 32.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 13.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Mark and label containers, container tags, or products, using marking tools.
- Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
- Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
- Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools.
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools.
- Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word SAP software Inventory tracking software Spreadsheet software
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